Who Knew Chelsea Clinton And Ivanka Trump Are BFFs?

It makes sense, really

Hands on hearts, we never would have put these two together. But it turns out that Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump are great pals – and they have been for a while, despite the fact that Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump are rival Presidential hopefuls.

Chelsea told U.S. 'Vogue' in February that Ivanka reminds her of Bill Clinton, Chelsea's father. 'She’s always aware of everyone around her and ensuring that everyone is enjoying the moment. It’s an awareness that in some ways reminds me of my dad, and his ability to increase the joy of the room. There’s nothing skin-deep about Ivanka.' High praise indeed.

And in June, Ivanka hit Twitter to quote Chelsea, using the hashtag #wisewords.

1. Both grew up in the public eye – Chelsea as the First Daughter, and Ivanka as the daughter of one of the most recognised heads of hair (and rea
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Anna Wintour and Nicki Minaj

The American Vogue editor invited Nicki – not exactly noted for unstated chic – to both the Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera shows a couple of years back. We can only imagine she was after advice on day-glo manga wigs.

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Miley Cyrus and Jeremy Scott

Jeremy is the man who made Spongebob Squarepants a fashion icon. This is still more unlikely.

The American Vogue editor invited Nicki – not exactly noted for unstated chic – to both the Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera shows a couple of years back. We can only imagine she was after advice on day-glo manga wigs.

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Miley Cyrus and Jeremy Scott

Jeremy is the man who made Spongebob Squarepants a fashion icon. This is still more unlikely.

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Cara Delevingne and Kim Kardashian

Kim K posted this pic of herself and Miss Delevingne on a ‘secret project’. Judging by the hair, it's a secret project to go buy some umbrellas.

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Justin Bieber and Karl Lagerfeld.

Bieber and Karl cosy up for a selfie. The world as we know it ceases to exist.

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50 Cent and Bette Midler

WOW. Of Fiddy, who she befriended through charity work, Bette has said: ‘He’s really made my life worth living.’ Just: WOW.

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Kayne West and Karl Lagerfeld.

Kayne continues to build his fashion kingdom by bonding with the Kaiser. We'll know this is a forever friendship when Kim starts wearing 100% Chanel.

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'@johnny me and .. I dunno some up and coming artist ...' Here's hoping Ruby is a true Belieber.

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David Beckham and Snoop Dogg

This unlikely pair became close pals when the Beckhams moved to LA – and yet David was never a guest rapper on any Snoop track. For why?! The world of music could have been such a richer place.

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Trinny Woodhall and Slash

Yes, the friendships get stranger still: these two shared cosy London dinners. Most likely to discuss sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll and the finer points of makeovers in 360-degree mirrors.

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